Cyberstarts Suspends CISO Compensation Amid Ethical Concerns in Cybersecurity Investments In a recent development, Cyberstarts, an Israeli venture capital firm known for successfully launching numerous cybersecurity startups, has decided to halt its profit-sharing compensation program for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). This decision was prompted by ethical concerns regarding potential…
T-Mobile has reportedly fallen victim to a significant cyberespionage attack targeting telecommunications firms across the United States and internationally. The breach is attributed to hackers affiliated with a Chinese intelligence agency, who infiltrated T-Mobile’s network as part of a prolonged effort aimed at surveilling cellular communications of key intelligence figures,…
Cloud Data Security & Resilience, Cloud Security, Security Operations Integrating Zero Trust and AI in Cloud Security Strategies Ashish Khanna • November 17, 2024 Image: Shutterstock As the landscape of cyber threats continues to evolve, leveraging zero trust security models and artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming crucial for businesses to…
In 2024, human errors accounted for nearly 68% of reported data breaches, highlighting a critical vulnerability in cybersecurity defenses. This alarming statistic was detailed in the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, recently referenced in a specialized article on Eset’s Romanian blog. Most breaches stemmed from phishing and pretexting schemes,…
Webinar Highlights Security Challenges in Browser-Based Work Environments In a recent webinar hosted by Palo Alto Networks, industry experts addressed the growing security concerns associated with browser-based work environments. As organizations increasingly rely on web browsers for access to corporate data and applications, the vulnerabilities inherent in this shift have…
Significant Data Breach Underlines Cybersecurity Challenges in India In recent developments within India’s cybersecurity landscape, a major data breach involving Star Health Insurance has raised alarm bells over the integrity of personal information protection. Allegations have emerged that the company’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) sold sensitive data belonging to…
AI-Driven Cloud Security Services, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Presented by Palo Alto Networks x Google Cloud 60 minutes In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, organizations face an increasingly sophisticated array of cyber threats. As businesses integrate AI technologies, they must navigate new vulnerabilities and guard against…
T-Mobile Hacked by State-Sponsored Group Tied to Chinese Cyber-Espionage Campaign In a significant cybersecurity breach, T-Mobile has disclosed an intrusion tied to a widespread cyber-espionage operation orchestrated by the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon. This incident is part of a growing trend of attacks targeting major telecommunications…
Theo Zafirakos: A Leader in Cybersecurity Awareness CISO and Professional Services Lead at Fortra’s Terranova Security Theo Zafirakos serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Professional Services Lead at Fortra’s Terranova Security, where he leverages his extensive experience to advance cybersecurity initiatives. With a established track record as…
